READY, SET, GROW

Together, we grow the industry’s best beans. Not only do we use the latest crop management techniques and processes to produce and distribute the highest quality beans, we offer the strategic positioning to grow your business with our experienced field representatives, knowledgeable traders, and advanced technology.

GROWER FACTS / BENEFITS

Century of experience working with growers
Traders w/ access to latest market trends
4 company-owned bean receiving facilities
6 company-owned bean packaging facilities inc. largest dry bean packaging facility in US

Experienced field reps maximize yield
Advanced processing & packaging technology in facilities
11 company-owned bean processing facilities
Highest quality beans produced & distributed today

No one knows the growing season better than you
and Trinidad Benham.

With a century of experience working with growers, we know what it takes to support you through a successful growing season. Our dedicated field representatives and competitive pricing will help you grow your business and market your product to the numerous trade channels that we service daily.

EDIBLE BEAN SEED VARIETIES

We offer quality Western-grown, certified seed that meets your demand for quality, purity and disease resistance in the field. We utilize the highest quality standards for our products with state-of-the-art color sorting and cleaning equipment for purity.

Dry Bean Research & Variety Trial Resources

Dry Bean Industry Resources

GARDEN SEED VARIETIES

Our pea and bean seed production is rooted in south central Idaho, for consistent, top-quality, disease-free production. Trinidad Benham is licensed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho Crop Improvement Association as an approved seed conditioning warehouse, and partners with these agencies for crop inspections to ensure the highest quality seed for your business.

<h2>Bush Green Pod Beans</h2><p>High-yielding bush beans in 9 popular varieties, from Bountiful and Burpee Stringless to Topcrop. </p>

<h2>Bush Wax Pod</h2><p>Stringless bush bean w/ wax bean flavor, available in 7 varieties, including Goldcrop and Golden Butterwax.</p>

<h2>Commercial Beans</h2><p>Available in 9 varieties, including popular Dark or Light Red Kidney, Great Northerns, and Pintos.</p>

<h2>Cow Peas</h2><p>Vigorous and productive, also known as blackeye peas, can be prepared and eaten from fresh or dried.</p>

<h2>Edible Pod Peas</h2><p>Sweet, tender, and convenient to prepare cool-season peas in 4 varieties, including 2 dwarf versions.</p>

<h2>Garden Peas</h2><p>Sweet, firm rounded peas also called sweet or English peas, available in 11 varieties, from Alaska to Wando.</p>

<h2>Pole Beans</h2><p>Common green beans, available in Rattlesnake, Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole & Kentucky White 191.</p>

<h2>Romano Type Beans</h2><p>Flatter, meatier texture, also known as snap or string beans, in Bush Romano #14 or Green Ruler White Seed.</p>

<h2>Runner Type Beans</h2><p>Especially popular with northern gardeners, available in State Half Runner and Stripped Spartan varieties.</p>

GROWING REGIONS

Percent of Total US Bean, Pea & Lentil Acreage by Region

Pacific Northwest 16.7% Montana 2.0% Mindak 46.9% Upper Midwest 13.6% New York 0.6% Rocky Mountain 14.2% California 3.3% Southwest 2.6%

Numbers are based on a 3 year average (2018-2020)

Source: Farm Service Agency Crop & USDA Acreage Reports

PROCESSING

Our 11 bean processing facilities are strategically located throughout the country. Each of our locations utilizes advanced cleaning and electronic sorting equipment. Our network of facilities allows for backup production during peak season.

MORE WITH TRINIDAD BENHAM

You could say our relationship is built on trust—and growth. You can depend on Trinidad to give you more business support, more experience, and more commitment sustainability to help protect your future.

SELL OR STORE

We sample, grade and weigh your product accurately at our 11 company-owned bean processing facilities, and sell on the spot or store your product for future transactions.

CLEAN PROCESSING

At each of our 11 bean processing facilities, we have the technology to provide the cleanest beans in the industry. Our 3-step process includes cleaning, gravity separation, and de-stoning. Why is this important to you? Our customers return to us for the cleanest beans in the industry, setting the stage for your continued success.

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GROWING TOGETHER

Find out how growers and Trinidad employees work side by side, using the latest crop management techniques and highly sophisticated processes to produce and distribute the highest quality beans in the industry today.